Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Bagua, and Xing Yi are all part of the Chinese martial arts. Kung Fu is an external art and is divided mainly into Northern and Southern styles. Tai Chi, Bagua, Xing Yi are internal arts. In order to master the Chinese martial arts, the most important thing to do is practice.
In our western society, we tend to always be in a hurry to learn, and to talk a lot on different philosophies especially with the Chinese martial arts. Chinese culture within the martial arts is a takes a total opposite look. When a student wants to learn Tai Chi for example the student will go to the park where a class is being held and the master will just tell the student to follow. There is no talking involved. Many Chinese masters in the martial arts have always emphasized about the practicing. Through the practicing of Chinese martial arts such as Tai Chi, then one can discover the philosophy of Tai Chi. There is a Taoist philosophy called Wu Wei which is the action within inaction or to say let the natural course of things happen and you will be successful. You can say when you practice Chinese martial arts naturally and diligently then your Kung Fu will naturally deepen and you will understand the philosophy.
The important thing to always practice is the basics. One Chinese doctor has his famous quote of saying the mastery of anything is the mastery of the basics. We should always practice the basics. The basics will help you to become stronger and develop naturally your Kung Fu.
Practicing diligently is the most important aspect of Chinese martial arts. The old masters in history would always emphasize practicing. Master Lu does the same. Many students want to learn the secrets or go deeper, and Master Lu will always say practice. Through the physical practice, the philosophy and so called secrets will manifest.
All are welcome to come and try out our Tai Chi and Kung Fu classes anytime. If you have been here before we welcome you back. Hope to see you soon.
Master Lu Health Center
www.luhealthcenter.com
3220 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 463-1101
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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